> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cherry-ai.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cherry-ai.com/docs/en-us/pre-basic/providers/minimax-coding-plan.md).

# MiniMax Coding Plan

**Coding Plan** is a cost-effective coding subscription service launched by MiniMax (such as the Starter/Plus plans). By configuring this plan in Cherry Studio, you can use it at a very low fixed cost (as low as ¥29/month) `MiniMax-M2.1` model.

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**Core advantages**

* **Who it's for**: Users who have a MiniMax Coding Plan subscription (Starter / Plus / Max).
* **Billing model**: The quota refreshes by time period (e.g. 40 prompts every 5 hours) rather than being billed by token, so you don't have to worry about usage being consumed too quickly.
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### 1. Preparation

Before you begin, make sure you've purchased the plan and obtained the key:

1. Log in [**MiniMax Open Platform**](https://platform.minimaxi.com/).
2. Enter [**Coding Plan** page](https://platform.minimaxi.com/subscribe/coding-plan?code=FYWiC6CtHy\&source=link), to make sure the plan has taken effect.

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3. in **Coding Plan** copy your exclusive `API Key`(starting with `sk-` prefix).

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### 2. Configuration steps

#### Step 1: Locate the provider

In Cherry Studio, click the **Settings** > **Model Services**, then find **MiniMax**.

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If the list is long, you can enter `mini` to quickly locate it.
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#### Step 2: Fill in the configuration

**does not require**No need to modify the complex API address; just use the default configuration. Please fill in according to the instructions below:

<table><thead><tr><th width="128.20703125">Parameter</th><th>Instructions</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>API Key</strong></td><td>Paste your exclusive Coding Plan key<br><em>(Note: It must be the key generated after purchasing the plan; do not include extra spaces)</em></td></tr><tr><td><strong>API address</strong></td><td>Keep default <code>https://api.minimaxi.com/v1</code></td></tr><tr><td><strong>switch</strong></td><td>Click the switch in the upper-right corner to make sure it is <strong>green (ON)</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### Step 3: Add the specified model (key step)

The Coding Plan plan only supports specific models; choosing the wrong model will make it unusable or incur additional charges.

1. Click the **Manage (Manage)** button.

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2. Find and add in the list **`MiniMax M2.1`**.

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**Be sure to choose the correct model!**

* ✅ **Recommended**:`MiniMax M2.1` (the main model specified by Coding Plan).
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#### Step 4: Save and verify <a href="#headingcab61b6e3e264a4b8e56bc83923488d2-di-si-bu-bao-cun-bing-yan-zheng-0" id="headingcab61b6e3e264a4b8e56bc83923488d2-di-si-bu-bao-cun-bing-yan-zheng-0"></a>

1. Click the **Check (Check)** button.

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2. If it shows green **Success**, it means your Coding Plan plan has been successfully connected!

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### 3. Usage and limitations

The billing model of Coding Plan is completely different from that of a normal API, so be sure to understand the following mechanisms:

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**Quota refresh mechanism** The quota of Coding Plan is**refreshed periodically**. For example, the Starter plan:**every 5 hours** provides **40 times** conversation quota.

* **If it stops responding**: it means your current 5-hour quota has been exhausted.
* **Solution**: Take a break for a few hours and wait for the quota to automatically replenish; no extra payment is needed.
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### 4. Common troubleshooting

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**Encountered `429 Too Many Requests` error?**

This is not a software malfunction, but rather it triggered **the Coding Plan rate limiting**.

* This means your current period's number of 'messages sent' has been used up.
* Please patiently wait for the next 5-hour cycle to refresh.
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**Encountered `401 Unauthorized` error?**

* Check whether the API key has extra spaces.
* Log in to the MiniMax official website to confirm whether your Coding Plan subscription has expired.
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***

### 💡 Get help and submit feedback

If you encounter any questions, bugs, or have suggestions for feature improvements during configuration or use, please refer to [Feedback and Suggestions](/docs/en-us/question-contact/suggestions.md) the official channels provided there.


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